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LJ63 NVC

2013 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

73,424 mi
Last recorded73,424 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ63 NVC
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 73,424 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 71,760 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2024 71,610 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also worn to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 64,489 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 57,466 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 51,287 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

front wipers slightly smearing but clearing windscreen

nearside front lower ball joint dust cover slightly weeping but no rips or tears

offside front daytime running lamp inoperative

Pass 16 Mar 2020 49,951 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 47,941 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 43,935 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 3 Oct 2018 43,935 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 7 Nov 2017 38,601 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 38,498 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 29,942 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Ceed?

Based on 1,665,385 MOT tests across 147,843 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
6,838
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
147,843
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,111
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,158
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10,091
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LJ63 NVC is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2013 Kia Ceed models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 63,975 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

The most common reason a Kia Ceed fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17,111 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ63 NVC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Ceed typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 13 years old, this Kia Ceed is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LJ63 NVC registered?

LJ63 NVC is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 23 September 2013.

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